Chris North
Battle Ground
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Sonoco Products Co, excelling in team leadership and process optimization. Enhanced efficiency and reduced waste through innovative improvements, consistently surpassing production targets. Skilled in quality assurance and safety compliance, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration among a team of 30 associates.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Sonoco Products Co
01.1993 - 11.2025
- Oversaw production operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste across production lines.
- Trained and mentored production staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Coordinated production schedules to optimize resource allocation and meet delivery timelines.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of materials while minimizing surplus stock.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Managed a team of 30 production associates, overseeing productive production processes, and meeting all deadlines.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School
Woodland, WASkills
- Production management
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Continuous process evaluation
- Safety compliance
- Effective team leadership
- Inventory management
- Cross-department coordination
- Standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Employee scheduling
- Process optimization
- Production management
- Sustainable waste management
- Raw material management
- Assigning work
- Hiring and training
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Sonoco Products Co
01.1993 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School